Maintenance Generalist (1st Shift) - Portland ME

Tyson Foods•Portland, ME

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. This facility operates five days a week and produces Barber Foods Stuffed Chicken Breast products. New hires can earn up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus, paid out incrementally over the first year of employment. The hours for this position are 5 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. Pay is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 months of experience or 6 months of formal training in at least two of the mechanical areas listed: Mechanical Trouble Shooting, Electrical Trouble Shooting, Hydraulic Trouble Shooting, PLC Controls, Three Phase Wiring, Plumbing, Conveyor Maintenance, Pneumatic Systems; to exclude Building Maintenance.
Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems and independently take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Preventively maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, replaces and alters defective equipment.
Provides maintenance on complex production equipment.
Responsible for controlling inventory and requisitioning appropriate parts.
Performs maintenance checks on buildings and equipment.
Maintains electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Operate industrial equipment (skyjack, forklift).
Complies with company safety and sanitation guidelines.
Performs general equipment repair and installation of safety equipment when necessary.
Teams with production staff to encourage proper use and care of all equipment.
Maintains appropriate maintenance and repair logs.
Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
Follow all required work safe practices. This would include lockout-tag out requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF Requirements
Must be willing to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Effectively work in a team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor